French Study Abroad Programs in Montpellier, France

Study in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered community. Take 5 courses per semester, choosing from various disciplines, including beginner to advanced French. Based at the University of Minnesota's Program Center in Montpellier, this program provides a strong foundation in French language (composition, grammar, conversation, etc.) and culture electives. Longstanding partnerships with the University of Paul Valéry (UPV) and the University of Montpellier (UM) allow you to take electives in the arts, business, languages, humanities, engineering, sciences, and social sciences. Choose from a mix of special (study abroad students) and regular courses (for French students). Homestay, French apartments, and student studio apartment accommodations are available, allowing different levels of integration into France's daily way of life. Prerequisite: 2 semesters of prior French for semester/academic year programs Multiple day-long excursions are included each term, and optional excursions to Normandy and the Loire Valley are available for an additional cost.